Why you better be on time

Otherwise, this will happen to you

Universities have an academic quarter (the lecture at 11:00 actually starts at 11:15) and fashion shows have their own rules. A fashion show starts later 99 out of 100 times. At least half an hour. The only one who sends models on the catwalk sharp on the minute is Marc Jacobs. But he learned his lesson when, back when he was still the designer for Vuitton, he started so late that Anna Wintour left and went to the next show.

Starting on time. In the world of fashion, not an option. If your show starts on time, it means you don't remove looks until the last moment. That you don't send home models who are already fully made up, that you don't decide to change everything. Starting on time. Then you have it in order. That's so... yes, so... not creative. Almost bourgeois. The idea. So everyone defies the schedule, stretches the start as long as possible, so you end up in a delightful downward spiral where everyone has to start later anyway because the whole crowd of models, makeup artists, hair stylists moves from show A to show B.

Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana have a reputation to uphold when it comes to starting late. Just like this week. They started so late that Anna Wintour walked out before the show began. They should stick to the schedule, thought the punctual Brit (by birth). Moreover, she would still get her dose of crucifixes (which the show was full of), because apparently Anna flew to Rome to chat with the Pope about the upcoming Met Gala. Its theme is Heavenly Bodies, fashion and the catholic imagination. Let's hope for the gentlemen Dolce and Gabbana that enough celebrities choose an outfit from them, so they can still show their goods to Anna. Tip for next time. Set your alarm. Or invite the Pope too.